A group of Buddhist monks completed a "Walk for Peace" from Texas to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, captivating the nation with their message of compassion and nonviolence. The monks, clad in their saffron robes, became a familiar sight on social media, accompanied by their rescue dog, Aloka, as they journeyed across the country.
The walk, which began in Fort Worth, Texas, aimed to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence, according to NPR News. The monks' journey culminated in the nation's capital, where they were expected to arrive on foot.
In other news, the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter, has been recalculated using data from the Juno orbiter. According to Nature News, the planet's average radius is now estimated to be 69,886 kilometers, indicating that it is smaller and flatter than previously thought.
Meanwhile, the rise of green technology, such as electric vehicles, has accelerated the demand for metals used in batteries, leading to intensified mining efforts in resource-rich nations like Indonesia, as reported by Nature News. This has brought attention to the "dark side" of green technology, including the environmental and social costs associated with the extraction of materials like cobalt, copper, and tungsten.
In the tech world, the online hangout Moltbook, populated by AI agents interacting with one another, drew comparisons to the Pokémon phenomenon, according to MIT Technology Review. While some saw it as a glimpse into a future of helpful AI, others noted the presence of crypto scams and the fact that many posts were written by humans.
Finally, in a profile of scientists with unusual career histories, Nature News highlighted Josh Miele, a blind scientist and inventor of adaptive technology. Miele, a 2021 MacArthur Foundation genius fellow, was known in the 1990s for climbing street signs to feel the embossed letters and navigate unfamiliar areas.
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